Founding Frontend Engineer / UX Designer

About Vercept

We're a high-energy, impact-driven team, with a long track record of academic excellence. Our team includes researchers whose work has shaped the field—earning best paper awards at top AI conferences and even ranking among the most cited scientists in history of science. We've built fundamental, transformative research that has redefined the community, and now, we're here to change the world—one breakthrough at a time.

What We're Looking For & Why Join Us

We seek a self-driven engineer passionate about building cutting-edge AI products. You'll help bring our advanced AI systems to millions of users worldwide.

This is your chance to be at the forefront of AI's next big leap. At Vercept, every team member is core to shaping our future and pushing technology to its next 100x impact.

What is this role?

As our first frontend / UX Designer, you will shape the end-to-end experience of our AI-powered products, ensuring they are intuitive, engaging, and impactful. You'll work closely with engineers, researchers, and users to translate complex AI capabilities into seamless, user-friendly interactions. Your work will define how people engage with the next generation of AI—across web, mobile, and beyond.

What do we expect?

Experience designing for AI-driven or data-heavy applications

Strong proficiency with Figma, prototyping tools, and design systems

Ability to conduct and synthesize user research to guide product decisions

Experience designing for both technical and non-technical users

Ability to work in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment where priorities evolve

Compensation & Benefits

$100K – $200K + Equity

We offer health benefits, a 401(k) plan, and meaningful equity—because we believe top talent should be supported, secure, and fully invested in the future we're building together.